Removal - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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TRANSFER CASE - NV233 (Continued)
Condition
Transfer case noisy while in, or
jumps out of, 4LO mode.
Lubricant leaking from transfer case
seals or vent.
Abnormal tire wear.

REMOVAL

(1) Shift transfer case into 2WD.
(2) Raise vehicle.
(3) Drain transfer case lubricant.
(4) Mark front and rear propeller shafts for align-
ment reference.
(5) Support transmission with jack stand.
(6) Remove rear crossmember and skid plate, if
equipped.
(7) Disconnect front and rear propeller shafts at
transfer case.
(8) Disconnect transfer case shift motor and mode
sensor wire connectors.
(9) Disconnect transfer case vent hose.
(10) Support transfer case with transmission jack.
(11) Secure transfer case to jack with chains.
(12) Remove nuts attaching transfer case to trans-
mission (Fig. 2).
(13) Pull transfer case and jack rearward to disen-
gage transfer case.
(14) Remove transfer case from under vehicle.
Possible Cause
1) Transfer case not completely
engaged in 4LO position.
2) Range fork damaged, inserts
worn, or fork is binding on the shift
rail.
3) Low range gear worn or
damaged.
1) Transfer case overfilled.
2) Transfer case vent closed or
restricted.
3) Transfer case seals damaged or
installed incorrectly.
1) Extended operation in 4HI mode
on dry surfaces,
1 - MOUNTING STUDS
2 - TRANSFER CASE
3 - TRANSMISSION
TRANSFER CASE - NV233
1) While rolling 2-3 MPH and the
transmission in NEUTRAL, or clutch
depressed on vehicles equipped
with a manual transmission, shift
transfer case to the 2WD or 4HI
position, and then back into the 4LO
position.
2) Repair or replace components as
necessary.
3) Repair or replace components as
necessary.
1) Drain lubricant to the correct
level.
2) Clean or replace vent as
necessary.
3) Replace suspect seal.
1) Operate vehicle in 2WD mode on
dry surfaces.
Fig. 2 Transfer Case Mounting - Typical
21 - 539
Correction